According to Chapter 4, working memory is especially important because
a. it provides a perfect copy of the physical stimulus, for example, a visual image that accurately represents the words on a page.
b. it demonstrates that there is a clear-cut limit to the number of items we can store for a short time.
c. it is the first process that occurs after the stimulus has entered long-term memory.
d. it keeps some items active, so that we can use these items when we are working on a relevant task.
Question 2
Which of the following is considered to be the best current explanation of the visual condition called blindsight?
a. In reality, the visual cortex of these individuals is not physically damaged.
b. These individuals actually underestimate the extent of their visual deficit.
c. These individuals typically have difficulties with their executive attention network.
d. Some information from the retina travels to regions of the cortex outside the visual cortex.
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